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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 648, 894.26 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 648, 894.26 and 368.25 is: 508.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    648 : 894.26 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    648/894.26 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    648x = 894.26 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    648x = 329,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,306.74/648
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.19

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